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SPORTS 100 REGISTER ONLINE: classweb.townofcary.org PART TWO Volunteer Coaches Cary Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources relies on volunteer coaches for the organized youth athletic leagues. Coaches must be available for weekly practices and games. Each coach is required to be certified by the National Youth Sports Coaches Association and to submit and pass a background check. It is important that coaches teach sportsmanship as well as specific sport skills. Anyone interested in coaching any sport should contact the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources athletic staff during regular working hours to discuss their coaching interests. Senior Babe Ruth Baseball Tryouts (age 16-18) Player pitch baseball program for players aged 16-18 (age as of Apr 30). If you register for Colt league baseball you are not eligible to register for Sr. Babe Ruth. Tryouts for this league are held Sunday, May 17, Monday, May 18 & Tuesday, May 19 to form a select team(s). Games are generally scheduled for the month of June and the first part of July. The Sr. Babe Ruth team(s) participates in a Triangle area league, in which games will be held in Cary and surrounding communities. Participants must provide their own transportation to games. Players must tryout in order to make the team, not everyone who has registered and participated in tryouts will make the team. To register for tryouts, please use course code 83466 Youth Coaching Clinics • USA BASEBALL— ON-FIELD COACHES CLINIC The USA Baseball National Training Complex will be hosting an on-field coach's clinic on Wednesday, Mar 18, 6:30-8 p.m. The clinic is free to all coaches and will be conducted by USA Baseball staff and coaches. Come learn great drills for your practices. Coaches are asked to bring with them a slightly used piece of equipment to USA Baseball. USA Baseball will be donating that equipment to programs that are in need. If you are interested in attending please contact your Town of Cary league administrator or call the USA Baseball National League Training Complex at (919) 387-5844 or email TOCinstructors@townofcary.org. • SOFTBALL ON-FIELD COACHES CLINIC Preparing coaches for the Spring Softball Season. The Town of Cary will host an on-field coach's clinic on Saturday, Feb 28, 9-11 a.m. at the Mills Park Softball Field. We will review basic mechanics, teaching methods, skills and drills and how to develop an effective practice plan. If you are interested in attending please contact your Town of Cary league administrator or call the USA Baseball National Training Complex at (919) 387-5844 or email TOCinstructors@townofcary.org. FREE! MARK YOUR CALENDAR BASEBALL/SOFTBALL REGISTRATION • Jan 26-Feb 8 EZ Reg Web, Walk in & Mail In Do not mail prior to January 23 All Cary residents Non residents returning to the same league (Mail-in only) • Feb 9-15 EZ Reg Web or Walk In All Cary residents All Non-residents MAILING ADDRESS: Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Attn: Baseball/Softball Registration PO Box 8005 Cary, NC 27512-8005 WALK-IN LOCATIONS • Herbert C. Young Community Center 101 Wilkinson Ave. • Bond Park Community Center 150 Metro Park Dr • Middle Creek Community Center 123 Middle Creek Park Ave. • Athletic Office (Mon-Fri) 316 N. Academy St. COMMUNITY CENTER HOURS 9 a.m.–10 p.m. Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Sat, 1–6 p.m. Sun